Since the beginning of time, men have looked to the stars and gods for answers in just about every area of their lives. Dogs were part of the Greek mythology; some were considered gods. The dog Argus was Ulysses great hunting companion. Argus was the only creature that could recognize the Greek hero Ulysses, when he returned home after twenty years and lived in disguise as a beggar. The three-headed G ...

The only downside to having a cat is cleaning up the litter box. This is, after all, a big toilet that never gets flushed. Eventually, it's going to stink up the house, making your neighbors think that you're not nearly as clean as you actually are. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the small of cat litter. Read on to see how you can get the air back in your home. Buy a Litter Box ...

Essential Nutrients Dogs need a balanced diet, much as humans do. While there are essential nutrients that you will need to ensure your dog gets either in their food or as an additional supplement, your dog can thrive and be healthy by eating homemade dog food. Expertise Just as you would before making any drastic changes to your own diet or lifestyle, you should always consult with a vet before switching y ...

Chewing on furniture, slippers or anything at a dog’s eye level can be a problem for a dog’s owner. Most people seem to think that older dog’s will not chew on anything after the puppy stage, this is wrong your dog can cause a lot of damage or even hurt themselves while chewing on items left lying around. It is true that pups will chew on anything while they are losing their ba ...

Animal cruelty is any inhumane act against animals. But what are considered as "inhumane acts"? Though some people are knowingly brutal to animals, others are ignorant of what constitutes animal cruelty. It is important to be aware of such things since abusing animals and generally being unkind to them can land people in jail. Incarceration and paying hefty fines are two things that most people want to avoi ...

I went into a local Miami humane society to have a talk with the director and shelter managers about brining training, enrichment and making the dog shelter a more bark free, less stressful environment for the dogs and cats in their care. The building had been around for decades and it would be costly to build another one, so there was no tearing it down to reconstruct a more hospitable, social, quiet ...

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that some people seem to pick up every bug, cough and cold going while others breeze through the weeks without even a sniffle. There are many different reasons for this happening, but the way your body responds when you come into contact with a germ of bacteria can make a huge amount of difference to how sick you get. Basics The immune system is immensely complex, and ...

Dog collars are a very beautiful pet accessory. It helps pet-lovers to decorate their favorite friend in style. Collars impart a very princely look to these heartthrobs and are true depiction of love and care that owner showers on them. The original function of collars is to help owner control the pet when on move. This simple function soon became a style statement and people love to devote some time to cho ...

Choosing an Enclosure to Fit Your Pet's Needs Take Size into AccountA pet enclosure that's outside needs to serve the dual purpose of keeping your pet in it and preventing other animals from entering the enclosure. This is why the pet enclosure needs to be tall. A tall enclosure prevents your pet from jumping out and stops any wild animal from jumping in. For an indoor enclosure, it must be tall so your pet ...

Buying a yearling is great treat for all horse lovers. And if you’re fortunate enough to have the space, the money, and the time to care for your new horse – why not? But like all animals, your new horse is going to need a little bit of training early on. Even with the most basic of knowledge behind you, these five steps can help you train your yearling into a stallion to be proud of: 1. Body La ...